Oyster Farm Hand

ABOUT US Are you ready to embark on an oyster-filled adventure? At Australia’s Oyster Coast, we believe oysters are the unsung heroes of the sea. With phenomenal health benefits, positive impacts on the environment, and quite simply, a fine food shared between friends – we’re committed to continually improving our farm to fork operations to provide consistently better oysters to the Australian market and beyond.
 

ABOUT THE JOB Calling all ocean lovers with hands-on skills! We’re in search of people with a strong connection to the marine environment and looking for a new work adventure to join our team.

Your work activities will include:
Land-based activities

• Grading and preparation of oysters for market/transport.
• Stripping oyster slats.
• Loading/unloading oyster punts.
• Packing, constructing baskets and oyster racking.
• Operating and maintaining farm mechanical equipment.
• Facility maintenance and cleaning the farm shed.

On-water activities

• Cultivating, seeding and harvesting oysters.
• Aquaculture and oyster husbandry.
• Maintaining oyster leases, baskets and other infrastructure.
• Vessel handling, maintenance and deck duties.
   

ABOUT YOU

• Do you want a job in a magical coastal location that offers the lifestyle you love – surfing, fishing, hiking, camping?
• Do you want to build a career with a strong regional employer?
• Are you known for being punctual and reliable? 
• Are you a team player who embraces diversity and culture?
• Are you an endurance junkie with enough stamina and determination to go on the WSL tour?
• Are you happy working in the outdoors and in mixed weather conditions?
• Do you possess marine or other farming experience, allowing you to dive into an Oyster Farming adventure with existing knowledge?
• Do you hold drivers, boat and forklift licences?

If you answered yes to the above, we want to hear from you. While these qualifications and experiences are preferred, we welcome applications from people with various backgrounds and experiences. So, if you don’t meet all the criteria but possess the passion and dedication to learn and grow in the oyster industry, we still want to hear from you.

Please note that a Drivers Licence is essential for the commute to and from our farm.

WE OFFER

• Great pay and employee benefits.
• Conversion to a permanent fulltime position after successfully completing your probationary period.
• Real opportunities for career development.​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​
• Opportunity to be part of a close-knit collaborative team in an expanding vertically integrated Australian oyster business.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

HOW TO APPLY

If you’re ready to start your Oyster Farming adventure, simply submitting your resume, crossing your fingers and hoping for the best won’t cut it. We want passionate individuals who are determined to help us elevate our farm to fork operations and deliver consistently better oysters to the Australian market and beyond.

Dive into our social media pages and website to get a taste for our deep love for all things oysters.

After you have discovered more about our world of oysters, write a cover letter about why you are the best person for the job and submit it with your resume.

At Australia’s Oyster Coast, we embrace diversity and warmly welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply.